How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 16115?

For ZIP 16115 in Beaver County, PA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,080 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $970 to $1,190 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 16115?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 16115, by bedroom size: studio $830, 1-bedroom $900, 2-bedroom $1,080, 3-bedroom $1,380, 4-bedroom $1,490. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 16115?

Vouchers for Beaver County are administered by Housing Authority of the County of Beaver. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 16115 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 16115

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 16115 in Beaver County, Pennsylvania: the exact per-bedroom rents HUD publishes for this ZIP, the estimated payment-standard range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in Pennsylvania.

Studio

$830

1 BR

$900

2 BR

$1,080

3 BR

$1,380

4 BR

$1,490

Estimated payment standard range (2 BR)

Local PHAs set payment standards between 90% and 110% of FMR. Exact figures vary by PHA. The numbers below are the modeled range.

Low (90%)

$970

FMR (100%)

$1,080

High (110%)

$1,190

Gross rent before the tenant utility allowance. The PHA's published payment standard is the number that actually applies; verify with the PHA before signing a lease or HAP contract.

ZIP vs county FMR (2 BR)

ZIP 16115 at $1,080 is $219 lower than the Beaver County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,299. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number applies, so the county-wide figure overstates what a voucher covers in this ZIP.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 16115?

In most of the state, yes. Pennsylvania has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 16115 can decline Section 8 applications unless a local ordinance says otherwise.

Pennsylvania has no statewide source-of-income protection for housing vouchers. Local ordinances may apply.

Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.

Housing authorities serving Beaver County

Housing Authority of the County of Beaver
Beaver · PHA code PA014
817 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 16115 handles the application, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 16115?: For ZIP 16115 in Beaver County, PA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,080 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $970 to $1,190 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 16115?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 16115, by bedroom size: studio $830, 1-bedroom $900, 2-bedroom $1,080, 3-bedroom $1,380, 4-bedroom $1,490. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 16115?: Vouchers for Beaver County are administered by Housing Authority of the County of Beaver. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 16115 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Beaver County overview All of Pennsylvania

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 16115 maps to Beaver County, PA · FIPS 42007. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.